Name: Gael Francisco Baumea.
Died: September 26, 2019.
Age at death: 6.
Cause of death: Drowned.
Location: Pascua Yaqui, Arizona, USA.
Disability: Unspecified special needs.
Details:
Gael and his mother were members of the Yaqui tribe, though his father was not.
His father, attempting to “perform an exorcism”, allegedly killed the boy by forcing his head under hot water, burning or drowning him. Police say he told them he “saw something evil” inside the boy.
Case status:
Pablo Martinez (Father), charged with first-degree murder.
Source:
Gael Baumea Obituary – Tucson, AZ
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